Bioequivalence Study of Saxagliptin and Glucophage Combination Formulations in Healthy Subjects (B)

Bioequivalence Study of the Fixed Dose Combination of 2.5 mg Saxagliptin and 1000 mg Metformin Immediate Release (IR) Tablet Relative to 2.5 mg Saxagliptin Tablet and 1000 mg Metformin IR Tablet Co-administered to Healthy Subjects in a Fasted and in a Fed State

To demonstrate bioequivalence of a 2.5 mg saxagliptin/1000 mg metformin (glucophage) immediate release (IR) fixed dose combination (FDC) tablet to the 2.5 mg saxagliptin tablet and 1000 mg metformin IR tablet co-administered to healthy subjects in a fasted and in a fed state.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Men and women ages 19 to 45 inclusive
• Healthy subjects as determined by no clinically significant deviation from normal in medical history, physical examination, electrocardiograms (ECGs), and clinical laboratory determinations
• Body Mass Index (BMI) of 18 to 32 kg/m2, inclusive. BMI = weight (kg)/ [height (m)]2

Exclusion Criteria:

• Women of child-bearing potential (WOCBP) who are unwilling or unable to use acceptable barrier methods (condoms and spermicides) to avoid pregnancy for the entire study period and for up to 8 weeks after the last dose of investigational product
• Any significant acute or chronic medical illness
• Current or recent (within 3 months) gastrointestinal disease
• Any major surgery within 4 weeks of study drug administration
• History of allergy to Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP4) inhibitor or related compounds
• History of allergy or intolerance to metformin or other similar acting agents
• Prior exposure to saxagliptin
• Prior exposure to metformin within 3 months of study drug administration
• Estimated creatinine clearance (Clcr) of < 80ml/min using the Cockcroft Gault formula